the sun is melting hot.
Little remains, but the gentleman is slothful still.
O thou who hast gone empty handed to the bazaar,
I fear thou wilt not bring a towel filled.
Who eats the corn he has sown while it is yet green,
Must at harvest time glean the ears of it.
Listen with all thy heart to the advice of Sa’di.
Such is the way; be a man and travel on.
[SA’DI]